Food Service Worker - Hanover Middle School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Hanover, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker supports school nutrition service at Hanover Middle School by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff. The role helps create a positive, welcoming mealtime experience and maintains clean, well-stocked serving stations and kitchen areas while following food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards. This position is described as full-time or part-time, with days and hours aligned with the facility’s food service schedule. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends; the posting also notes that evenings, weekends, holidays, and summers are off. Occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs, and occasional travel to other locations may be needed for substitute coverage or support. The position is primarily site-based in a kitchen and food service production environment. Training is provided, and the stated pay rate is $20 per hour. The role requires standing for most of the workday; frequent walking, talking, and hearing; handling food, tools, and equipment; reaching; and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side. The work involves exposure to hot and cold temperatures from cooking and refrigeration equipment, regular movement in and out of storerooms and near freezers, and moderate to loud noise during meal service. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
Positive attitude, team spirit, reliability, and attention to cleanliness.
Willingness to learn and follow food safety rules and required procedures.
Ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; use hands and fingers to handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
Ability to work around hot and cold temperatures, storerooms, and freezers.
Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of professional food service experience is preferred but not required.
ServSafe certification is preferred but not required.
Enjoyment of working around children and school staff.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, and serve meals to students and staff.
Set up and clean serving stations and kitchen areas.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards, including maintaining accurate logs and documentation.
Complete assigned food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time, following portion and production standards.
Monitor temperatures and ensure stations are stocked, clean, and properly maintained throughout service.
Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain a welcoming, clean station.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers to support daily service goals.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.
Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support, if required.